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Friday, September 23, 2011

For the last few days, I've been working on lighting the chandelier in the upper left corner of my Breakfast at Tiffany's piece. I had to remove the basting stitches, find all the sparklies and bead, bead, bead...

I was saving it for later because I knew it would be a treat to stitch and it was. It still needs a chain and a few yellow lightbulbs (I was all out of those)...but it really added a lot of POW! to the piece.

I also removed that little silver flower that was over on the left hand side. When I finished planning the rest of the design, I realized it was out of place and "stuck" there for no reason. So it came out.

And the hair!

I want to send a big shout out to Charles Batte and all the folks who urged me to spray Audrey's hair. I followed your advice, made a beeline for the Walgreens to get AquaNet, covered the piece in plastic wrap, the tiara with tape, and gave her head a good spritz. Honestly, I couldn't sleep until I did it...I was convinced the entire hairdo would come undone by morning! It worked marvelously so THANK YOU!!

Audrey is a believer and is now ready to be a spokesperson for AquaNet...

Many of you have asked what I will be doing with this piece??

I suppose my answer to that is...I'm already doing it.

It's purpose is to re-tell a story that had meaning to me -- to spread joy and beauty and delight to those who view it.

She has a story which I'll share with you one day next week when she's ready.

I think she's a friend that I will keep close.

And ultimately, one day it might hang on the wall in my nursing home room when I'm too old to see and to stitch...

34 comments:

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Have you considered "clear" light bulbs for the chandelier? It's your call...but I can't picture adding anything yellow to that lovely overall silvery look you definitely have going. This is JMHO, based solely on internet pictures, without seeing the square "in real life."

Sometimes when I'm creating & I'm out of something, I take it as a sign that I shouldn't have used it in the first place, LOL! At least that's what I try to convince myself of when I'm too lazy to go shopping...

Besides the fact that your work is so stunning and your sharing of the story wonderful, I love that you have a sense of humor. I just chuckled out loud when you said that Audrey was now a spokesperson for AquaNet!!! Happy Friday to you, Susan.

i am thoroughly enjoying the process of this piece! it is quite beautiful, and all the little details are amazing! you have WAYYYYY more patience then i could ever have :) Love the chandelier by the way! keep sharing your story with us....i am enthralled!

The chandalier is just fabulous. Glad her hair is there it stay now.Thank you so much for sharing. Maybe some day we will share a room in the old folks home and I will see it then and know the many details you put into the piece.Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

Your work is awe inspiring and a joy to see. Thank you so much for sharing. Your last line really touched me. My mommy is an artist. She is 87, blind and lost within herself. I miss her so much. But I have some lovely pieces she has done, and I cherish each one. I love the memories they share with me. Your work is so full of life and humor, a wonderful legacy. Suzie in Idaho

coooooooooooo that chandelier is absolutely fab :) adore it and just love the hair spray bit ...lol and I think its a fab idea to have it at your nursing home when you eventually get there (in lots of years away).... thanks for sharing your journey with us :) love mouse xxxx

absolutely gorgeous! I have really enjoyed watching your journey through the creating and bringing to life this block....so much inspiration and fun has been had through the making of this block.....thank you so much....

Your post really touched my heart about people seeing a bit of your history. I have never in my entire life ever seen such a lovely chandelier made of beads. You are truly a master stitcher. May you have a wonderful first weekend of Autumn...

Dear Susan,I'm glad that you are going to keep this piece for yourself. But thank you for sharing the story and your journey with us. It will be such a treat to see the entire work when you are ready. Best wishes!

The chandelier and the jewels are amazing!!! I have to repeatedly tell myself that this is all being done on an 8x8 inch piece!! stunning!!! I love your answer about What you will do with this piece!! Fabulous!!!

I think this a beautiful piece and what you said about why you made it said it all. I think all the things I have made. One day I or someone else will look at and say that is who she once was, and how she expressed herself.